Chapman Students Gain Industry Insight at Sundance Film Festival
Paige Filipan, a senior public relations, advertising, and entertainment marketing major in the Dodge College of Film and Media Arts, shares her perspective on…
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Chapman Alumni Network Powers First Feature Film
Fourteen years after graduation, two Chapman University couples are proving that the connections made in Dodge College of Film and Media Arts classrooms can lead to…
Top 2025 Celebrity Moments at Chapman University
Chapman University has welcomed an impressive roster of celebrities and industry icons in 2025, from Hollywood stars and musical superstars to influential public figures.…
From Fandom to Film, K
Chapman’s love for K-Pop was recently showcased at Dodge College of Film and Media Arts, where directors Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans led a…
Chapman says “yes, chef” to Jeremy Allen White
You don’t star in an 11-season show right out of high school without knowing you’ve got chops and being serious about your craft, and…
At Chapman, Film Students Get an Agent Before They Graduate
Joe Rosenberg spent 25 years as an agent—the last 10 at Creative Artists Agency (CAA)—representing directors like Ridley Scott and David Fincher. Now he…
How ‘Hotel Rwanda’ sparked Don Cheadle’s activism
“If you guys can have a low expectation for excellence and a high tolerance for crap, you’re going to be great.” Those were Don…
Dwayne Johnson and The Rock
Dodge College of Film and Media Arts just held one of their most high-profile masterclasses ever. Students could be seen camping out in front…
Hustle, heart and filmmaking: An evening with Spike Lee
There are few masterclass guests who are jumping from their seats with excitement to speak to students. Spike Lee is one of them. His…
Fake Blood, Sweat and Tears
It was a horrific way to start a career in Hollywood — until it wasn’t. In 2023, less than a year after landing their…
Billy Ray’s advice to screenwriters? Work for everything
Over the last week, students in Dodge College spent two days doing screenplay workshops and attending the master class of Billy Ray, the screenwriter…
Jennifer Concepcion ’21 recognized for volunteerism and service
Jennifer Concepcion ’21 received the Outstanding Alumni Service Award at Chapman’s 2025 Volunteer Recognition Event on Tuesday, Sept. 9, honoring her extraordinary work building…